But in recent months GM has made three excellent moves that deserve recognition and praise.

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Many employee surveys conclude that employees want more praise, recognition and appreciation.

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"And of course receiving WME recognition reinforces the work that the ethics departments are doing at these companies, and so they receive added attention and praise from senior leadership, which is great, " Brigham adds.

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